What is the status of LD1259?

Failed as of March 17, 2026. Latest action: Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) (March 17, 2026).

Who sponsored LD1259?

Ambureen Rana (D, 21), with 9 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for LD1259?

On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1259&snum=132

Maine legislation · 132nd Legislature

Maine LD1259: An Act to Enhance Public Safety in Maine by Defining the Relationship Between Local and Federal Law Enforcement

Q: What is LD1259?

LD1259 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): An Act to Enhance Public Safety in Maine by Defining the Relationship Between Local and Federal Law Enforcement.

Q: What does LD1259 do?

In its own words: An Act to Enhance Public Safety in Maine by Defining the Relationship Between Local and Federal Law Enforcement Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered printed. ROBERT B. HUNT Clerk Presented by Representative RANA of Bangor. Cosponsored by Senator TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland and Representatives: ABDI of Lewiston, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, DHALAC of South Portland, KUHN of Falmouth, MCCABE of Lewiston, SACHS of Freeport, SATO of Gorham, Senator: CARNEY of Cumberland. Printed on recycled paper.

Status: Failed, March 17, 2026

What the bill says

An Act to Enhance Public Safety in Maine by Defining the Relationship Between Local and Federal Law Enforcement Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered printed. ROBERT B. HUNT Clerk Presented by Representative RANA of Bangor. Cosponsored by Senator TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland and Representatives: ABDI of Lewiston, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, DHALAC of South Portland, KUHN of Falmouth, MCCABE of Lewiston, SACHS of Freeport, SATO of Gorham, Senator: CARNEY of Cumberland. Printed on recycled paper.

From the introduced text:

An Act to Enhance Public Safety in Maine by Defining the Relationship Between Local and Federal Law Enforcement Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered printed. ROBERT B. HUNT Clerk Presented by Representative RANA of Bangor. Cosponsored by Senator TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland and Representatives: ABDI of Lewiston, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, DHALAC of South Portland, KUHN of Falmouth, MCCABE of Lewiston, SACHS of Freeport, SATO of Gorham, Senator: CARNEY of Cumberland. Printed on recycled paper Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: Sec. 1. 25 MRSA c. 415 is enacted to read: CHAPTER AGREEMENTS WITH FEDERAL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES §3891. Agreements with federal immigration enforcement authorities 1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Law enforcement agency" has the same meaning as in Title 5, section 4751, subsection 1. B. "Law enforcement officer" has the same meaning as in Title 5, section 4751, subsection 2. 2. Prohibition on agreements with federal immigration enforcement authorities. A law enforcement agency or law enforcement officer may not enter into a written or oral contract, agreement or arrangement that grants federal immigration enforcement authority or powers to the law enforcement agency or law enforcement officer, including an agreement pursuant to …

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Maine LD1259: An Act to Enhance Public Safety in Maine by Defining the Relationship Between Local and Federal Law Enforcement

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